Oakes, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dickey County County

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,046 Population 1,312/sq mi density

$64,750 Median Income $40,605 per capita

$160,100 Home Value $165,201 Zillow

$740 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent

42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr

177 Violent Crime/100K 472 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$64,750 median income, 2.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,100 home value, $740/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

177 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Oakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	41.6°F
	23% below US avg
January Average	9°F (-13°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,316 ft (401 m)
Area	1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density	1,312/sq mi
Coordinates	46.1397°N, 98.0871°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Dickey County County
Nearest Airport	Aberdeen Regional (ABR) 51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 3.46"

Driest Month (Dec) 0.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Very Low
Risk Score	15.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	40.4 / 100
Community Resilience	52.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very Low
Hail	Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind	Relatively Low
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Very Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Very Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M3.7 on Oct 20, 1995.

Jun 5, 1993	11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota	M4.1	148 km
Oct 20, 1995	8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota	M3.7	102 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

408 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 4 fatalities, 70 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 2004	EF4	75 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF4	58 km	0
Jul 2, 1955	EF4	93 km	2
Jul 17, 2011	EF3	57 km	0
Jun 23, 2002	EF3	61 km	0
May 31, 1996	EF3	81 km	0
Aug 19, 1974	EF3	98 km	0
May 20, 1974	EF3	52 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	27 km	0
Jul 1, 1973	EF3	71 km	0
Jun 25, 1969	EF3	77 km	0
May 20, 1965	EF3	39 km	0
Jun 21, 1961	EF3	75 km	1
Sep 6, 1958	EF3	85 km	0
Jul 1, 1952	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 13, 1950	EF3	75 km	0
Jul 4, 2020	EF2	76 km	0
Jul 10, 2011	EF2	11 km	0
Jul 14, 2010	EF2	42 km	0
May 22, 2010	EF2	98 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2021	BIESTERFELD	3,481	60 km
2003	DANIELSON	1,682	77 km
2004	TACOMA PARK PLACE	1,336	69 km
2003	OLERUD	1,275	70 km
2016	SLR 2016 RX MICHELL	1,242	29 km
2000	PHEASANT OPENER	1,206	92 km
1985	ALICE 02	1,142	82 km
2016	UNNAMED	1,128	87 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,060	87 km
2021	HARTLEBEN WPA	1,002	87 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	9°F (-13°C)	0.6 in	Coldest
February	16°F (-9°C)	0.5 in
March	28°F (-2°C)	1.1 in
April	44°F (6°C)	2.0 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.6 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.5 in	Wettest
July	71°F (22°C)	2.8 in	Warmest
August	69°F (20°C)	2.3 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.0 in
October	46°F (8°C)	1.4 in
November	28°F (-2°C)	0.7 in
December	14°F (-10°C)	0.4 in	Driest

Oakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and December the driest (0.4").

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